PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana
PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana
In order to further sustainable development and people’s well-being, we are launching the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana. This project, with an investment of over Rs. 75,000 crores, aims to light up 1 crore households by providing up to 300 units of free electricity every month.
Shri Narendra Modi
Hon’ble Prime Minister of India
PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana is a government scheme that aims to provide free electricity to households in India. The scheme was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 15, 2024. Under the scheme, households will be provided with a subsidy to install solar panels on their roofs. The subsidy will cover up to 40% of the cost of the solar panels. The scheme is expected to benefit 1 crore households across India. It is estimated that the scheme will save the government Rs. 75,000 crore per year in electricity costs.
Benefits of the Scheme
Suitable Rooftop Solar Plant Capacity for households
Average Monthly Electricity Consumption (units) Suitable Rooftop Solar Plant Capacity Subsidy Support.
| Average Monthly Electricity Consumption (units) | Suitable Rooftop Solar Plant Capacity | Subsidy Support |
| 0-150 | 1-2 kW | ₹ 30,000/- to ₹ 60,000/- |
| 150-300 | 2-3 kW | ₹ 60,000/- to ₹ 78,000/- |
| > 300 | Above 3 kW | ₹ 78,000/- |
Eligibility
- The household must be an Indian citizen.
- The household must own a house with a roof that is suitable for installing solar panels.
- The household must have a valid electricity connection.
- The household must not have availed any other subsidy for solar panels.
How to Apply Online?
Step 1
Visit the official website.
Step 2
Provide the following details for registration.
– Select your State
– Select your Electricity Distribution Company
– Enter your Electricity Consumer Number
– Enter Mobile Number
– Enter Email
– Please follow as per the direction from the portal.
Step 3
Login with Consumer Number & Mobile Number.
Step 4
Apply for the Rooftop Solar as per the form.
Step 5
Fill out the online application form.
Step 6
Wait for the feasibility approval from DISCOM. Once you get the feasibility approval install the plant by any of the registered vendors in your DISCOM.
Step 7
Once installation is over, submit the plant details and apply for net meter.
Step 8
After installation of net meter and inspection by DISCOM, they will generate commissioning certificate from portal.
Step 9
Once you get the commissioning report. Submit the bank account details and a cancelled cheque through the portal. You will receive your subsidy in your bank account within 30 days.
Required Documents:
Proof of identity.
Proof of address.
Electricity bill.
Roof ownership certificate.
Free electricity for households.
Reduced electricity costs for the government.
Increased use of renewable energy.
Reduced carbon emissions.
Our Latest Projects
To provide self-employment opportunities to such small and marginal farmers and unemployed residents of the state and to encourage them to develop sources of income by setting up solar power plants on land that is not suitable for agriculture and selling the electricity produced to UPCL.